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A simple AI speech-to-text tool that actually saves me time

I’ve been dealing with a lot of recorded audio and video lately — meetings, talks, lectures, and demo recordings — and manually transcribing them became a real time sink.

I wanted something simple that didn’t require an API key, complicated setup, or a paid plan just to experiment with.

That’s where transcribetotext.org comes in. It’s a lightweight, web-based AI tool that converts audio and video into text with minimal fuss.

🔧 What it does

You upload an audio or video file (MP3, WAV, MP4, etc.), and the tool returns a transcription.

It offers:

  • Automatic speech-to-text conversion
  • Multiple language support
  • Optional word-level timestamps (useful for subtitles)
  • Export options (txt, srt, etc.)

🚀 Why I like it

I appreciate that it’s simple and gets the job done:

  • No login required for quick tests
  • Clean UI with no distractions
  • Fast processing, even for longer files
  • Good accuracy for work notes and drafts

I personally use it for:

  • Meeting and interview transcripts
  • Video subtitle generation
  • Quickly turning voice notes into text

💡 When this might be useful

This could help you if you’re:

  • Recording demos or conference talks
  • Building content from multimedia
  • Working on accessibility with captions
  • Taking lecture or meeting notes

🔗 Try it out

If you want to test it yourself, here’s the link:

👉 https://transcribetotext.org/

Would love to hear what tools you’re using for transcription in your workflow!

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